Kumquats are small and oblong-shaped fruits which are similar to oranges, both in look and taste and they originate from China. There are four types of it, i.e. Marumi, Meiwa, Nagami, and Hong Kong Wild. Namgami and Meiwa are the two most common types of kumquats grown in the U.S. […]
One thing is for sure, no one likes mosquitoes! These tiny insects are not just annoying, but bite us all the time. And, once they bite us, the skin becomes red and unfortunately, it can be quite itchy and uncomfortable. In order to protect ourselves from them (especially in the […]
From May to August (depending on the climate), blueberries are very popular as a smoothie ingredient, an interesting addition to barbecues, and an essential part of sweet desserts like muffins and pies. Without doubt, ripe blueberries are tasty and sweet and have a one-of-a-kind flavor. In addition to making them […]
According to Health Line, Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle habits, including specific herbs and supplements, as well as doing yoga, can be of great aid for people diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Studies indicate that Ayurvedic practices are useful in alleviating inflammation and other symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as to […]
For centuries, essential oils have been used for numerous different purposes and nowadays, there are a lot of scientific studies proving their effectiveness and beneficial healing properties. Besides being used for aromatherapy, many people use essential oils as cures for a long list of health problems, including the oral health, […]
Our hormones affect our mental, emotional, physical well-being. As Health Line explain, these chemicals are pivotal for our appetite, weight, and mood management, but for numerous other functions too. Unfortunately, nowadays, due to the busy lifestyles we lead, we tend to struggle with hormonal imbalances. If you have been also […]
The great Lao Tzu once said, “Watch your character; it becomes your destiny” and many will agree that this is not far from the truth. The views we have on life often shape our destiny; so, we can always try and better our perspective and thus, lead a more positive […]
A large bump at the base of our big toe is called a bunion and it is more prominent in some people and less in others. Those who have rather noticeable bunions do not have it easy both in sandal and in boot season. They often have a problem shopping […]
Nothing better than a juicy and refreshing watermelon slice during hot summer days, right? Besides being delicious and watery, watermelon is also one of the healthiest fruits in the world and it should definitely be a part of a healthy diet. However, most people only use only the fleshy part […]
For your next dinner party, make sure you do not include romaine lettuce salad on the menu. Namely, according to the CDC and the FDA, this salad must not be consumed until investigators can find the exact cause of an E. coli outbreak which made 32 people from 11 states […]